No matter what type of hydraulic equipment you have, you need to know where the hydraulic lines are and inspect them on a regular basis. In fact, it is a good idea to make a visual inspection of the equipment before you turn it on. The hoses transfer the hydraulic fluid to where it needs to be in order to get the work done. The fluid is under a lot of pressure. Be sure to check for leaks in the line itself and around any fittings. If you notice any type of problem, including a tiny leak, a kink, corrosion around a fitting, or a crushed hose, it is time to replace the line. Here are just a few reasons to do so and not wait until the hydraulics fail.
Safety Issues
When there is a problem with the hydraulic line you are putting people at risk for injuries. If there is a leak, the fluid can blast out of the hose when the pressure builds up. Even a tiny stream of fluid can be injected into a person's body. This fluid is toxic, even a small amount can cause a lot of internal and external damage. In addition, if the fluid is not getting to the hydraulic parts under the right pressure, it could cause the parts to drop or skip suddenly, hitting someone as they walk by.
Save Time and Money
The hydraulic equipment is used to get a job done quickly. It may be the only way to move things around because of the weight of the objects being moved, of the amount of items being moved. In either scenario, having a piece of equipment that is moving a bit slower than normal means the job is going to take longer to complete. When the job can be completed faster, you save money on the amount you must spend on labor for the operating of the machine, and you will also have an increase of production, which makes you more money. A faulty line will slow things down because the machine will not have the optimum power it could have.
To keep your hydraulic operations safe and efficient, change the hoses as soon as they show any signs of wear and tear. To keep from stopping work for the maintenance, schedule a person, or a team like Cam Co, to go in before the production day to check the lines and make any necessary changes.
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